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REU Stream Ecology and Biogeochemistry

by Marissa M. Donohue on March 7, 2017

Carbon dynamics of overlapping consumer hotspots in stream ecosystems.
A research experience for undergraduates is available at the University of
Oklahoma for the summer of 2017 with Drs. Caryn Vaughn and Thomas Parr to
study stream consumer contributions to carbon biogeochemistry. This REU is
part of our NSF funded project ‘Shifting hotspots – How do consumer
aggregations interact to influence resource heterogeneity and fluxes in
streams?’

The successful candidate will join a team of researchers looking at the
effects of overlapping fish and mussel consumer aggregations on nutrient
recycling rates, flux, and stoichiometry, and their implications for
ecosystem functions like primary production. The student will work as part
of this team in a greenhouse facility on the OU campus in Norman, OK and
in the field in Southeastern Oklahoma. The student will also develop an
independent project leveraging existing field sites and resources to
complement this ongoing research.

The ideal candidate should be broadly interested in pursuing a career in
Ecology or a related field, eager to learn new skills, hard-working, and
detail oriented. The student will start on June 1st, 2017 at OU in Norman,
OK (earlier start dates are negotiable). We will provide a stipend of
$500/wk for 12 weeks ($6,000/summer) and funding to attend and present the
work at one conference.

Eligibility:
Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Students who have received their bachelor¹s degree or who are not
currently enrolled as students at an institution are not eligible.

Students interested in this position should apply by March 31st 2017, but
we will accept applications until a suitable candidate is identified. To
apply, please send the following:
1. Resume or CV
2. A 1-2 page statement describing your interest in the position, career
goals, and previous research experience.
3. Contact information for 2-3 references.
4. Unofficial copy of transcripts (including courses in progress).

Please send applications to:
Thomas Parr (thomas.parr@ou.edu)
Contact: Dr. Thomas Parr or Dr. Caryn Vaughn (cvaughn@ou.edu) with any
questions.
http://carynvaughn.com/research/

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